West Croydon, South Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids West CroydonAdelaide, South Australia |
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Rosetta Street looking north
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| Established | 1855 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5008 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 5 km (3 mi) from Adelaide | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Charles Sturt | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Croydon | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Adelaide | ||||||||||||||
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West Croydon is a lively suburb located in the western part of Adelaide, South Australia. It's a great place to live, with a mix of history and modern life.
About 4,242 people live here, according to the 2021 census. It's only about 5 kilometers (3 miles) west of Adelaide's city center. Over the last 15 years, many younger families have moved into West Croydon, making it a vibrant place. The suburb is part of the City of Charles Sturt area.
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Who Lives in West Croydon?
A Look at the Population
The 2021 Census showed that 4,242 people call West Croydon home. The number of males and females is almost equal. There are 2,150 males and 2,094 females.
Most residents, about 66.9%, were born in Australia. Other people living here come from countries like Italy (2.9%), Vietnam (2.6%), England (2.5%), Greece (2.4%), and India (1.9%). About 1.3% of the people in West Croydon are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background.
When it comes to religion, many people (38.8%) said they don't have a religion. This number has grown since 2016. Other common religions include Catholic (23.1%), Eastern Orthodox (12.8%), and Muslim (5.8%).
Most people in West Croydon have jobs. About 92.6% of residents are employed.
West Croydon's Past
From Farms to a Suburb
West Croydon was mostly farmland until 1925. That's when the Shillabeer family sold a large part of their "East View Farm." This farm had been around since 1840!
Later, in 1944, the Shillabeer farm's main house was bought by the government. It became the Croydon Technical High School. This school later changed its name to Croydon High School. Today, the Adelaide Secondary School of English is located on this site.
The local post office, first called Allenby Gardens, was renamed West Croydon in 1945. It closed in 1971.
Glass Making History
A big factory called O–I Adelaide Manufacturing is on the western edge of West Croydon. It started making glass in 1914. Even today, this factory still makes wine bottles. It's a major supplier for South Australia's famous wine regions, like Barossa and McLaren Vale.
Getting Around West Croydon
Roads and Public Transport
West Croydon is easy to get to. Torrens Road is to the north, and Port Road is to the south. Rosetta Street runs right through the middle, connecting these two main roads.
The suburb has great public transport options. You can catch trains from West Croydon Train Station. These trains go to the city of Adelaide or to Outer Harbor and Grange. There are also many bus routes on both Torrens Road and Port Road.
Fun Things to Do in West Croydon
Places to Shop and Eat
West Croydon has some cool spots! You can visit the West Croydon & Kilkenny RSL/Community Club. There's also the Joy of Flora, a vegan cafe, both on Rosetta Street. Other businesses on Rosetta Street include hair salons, a makeup school, and shops selling vintage clothes and furniture.
If you love donuts, you'll be happy to know that Adelaide's first Krispy Kreme production center is located on Port Road in West Croydon!
Parks and Playgrounds
West Croydon has several parks where you can relax or play. These include MJ McInerney Reserve, Carnarvon Reserve, and Croydon Avenue Reserve. MJ McInerney Reserve got a big upgrade in 2019–2020. It even won an award for being the "Best Playspace Over $500k" in 2020!
Schools in the Area
Kilkenny Primary School is located on Jane Street in West Croydon.
Croydon High School closed in 2006. Now, the School of Languages and the Adelaide Secondary School of English are on that site. The Australian Islamic College Adelaide is also in West Croydon.
Places of Worship
You can find several places of worship in West Croydon. These include the West Croydon United Church on Rosetta Street and St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church on Herbert Road.
